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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,711.31, 39,620.86 and 15,963.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,711.31, 39,620.86 and 15,963.83 is: 22,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,711.31 : 39,620.86 = 15,963.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,711.31/39,620.86 = 15,963.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,711.31x = 39,620.86 × 15,963.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,711.31x = 632,500,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,500,896.72/28,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.68

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